Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
This qualification reflects the role of a new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant and gain entry to the aged care, disability and other health sectors. They may provide assistance, under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).
Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote, according to the individual Allied Health Assistant-s scope of practice and experience.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of clinical placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
| Delivery Details |
| Location | Casuarina |
| Duration | 1 year full-time
2 year part-time
*Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Blended
Face-to-face
*Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |
| Start Date | Term 3: 13/07/2026 to 11/09/2026
Term 4: 05/10/2026 to 04/12/2026 |
| Attendance | Students attend face-to-face classes in 4 x 3 hour blocks per week, per term. Classes are scheduled to coincide with routine school calendar dates. Students complete the qualification in 40 weeks delivered over 4 terms, dependent of student progress and prior knowledge/training. Students will be issued a timetable with the required attendance days and times prior to the commencement of each term. |
